Exotic vocal

The undisputed queen of the exotica genre is Yma Sumac from the 1950's when the genre was at it's apex. She was Peruvian-American and was famous for her extreme vocal range said to be well over 5 octaves. Check her out here hitting 4 1/2 octaves and singing in "double voice".

Oh boy, that I would call exotic. It feels like you are in the middle of Amazonian rainforest. Incredible range.

Yma's records are collectible and rare. Near-impossible to get in great shape.

Yma is certainly impressive. Another very unique sounding singer I would include here is Ethiopian-American Aster Aweke. Check her out on Y'Shebellu (Name of a River).

Aauugh! I have never been able to tolerate Middle Eastern music. It just doesn't work for me. However, I can add to the list of exotic singers. Please check out Zhu Zhe-qin or as some would know her Dadawa from her album Yellow Children. This was also released in an English version but I prefer her native Chinese....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlrlvnaEA3k